Pilot Ejection Dynamics

We are using our state-of-the-art fluid dynamics simulation program, EITACC, to compute the wind blast on the pilot, and our biomechanical simulation programs to understand the injury potential of high-speed ejection. This work supports the Air Force's development of a fourth-generation system for safe ejection at supersonic speeds.

System Evaluation and Development

The Simulation Engineering and Testing (SET) group applies its broad knowledge of engineering systems and biomedical effects to the evaluation of military and civilian systems. Currently, SET is teamed with Martin Baker, a British manufacturer of most of the world's military aircraft ejection seats, to develop the next generation pilot ejection system. SET is adapting its ability to simulate wind blast loading and its knowledge of head-neck response and injury to produce an ejection system that will reduce pilot injury at high speed ejection.